Community experiences
Explore 484 community discussions about post-surgery swelling & inflammation, with 756 replies preserved in the archive.
Personal experiences can differ. These discussions are not clinical guidance.
I fell and broke my first metatarsal on 13 February I have been in a casting non-bearing at all however my pain feels like it’s getting worse and the swelling is getting worse so the…
2 week update - had a good visit with the PA a couple days ago. Cleared to get my foot wet. Pain and swelling improving slowly though my foot still definitely prefers being iced and…
I fell on my foot. And has been three weeks i am still not able to bear weight and has swelling with tingling and numbness with pain. . Initial xray did not show any fracture but…
I’m 5wks post-op tmrw (July 29th) and I’m feeling a little defeated today I had pt this morning and I wore my shoes! Yay! That felt great. During my session, as usual, my therapist…
Would prednisone by mouth have worked as opposed to taking two cortisone injections in my foot? Wondering if my doctor should’ve tried prednisone first for inflammation before…
**UPDATE: after seeing the dr yesterday, I’m on a round of antibiotics (Doxy) as he thought the toe with the pin that had been removed looked like it was mildly infected since there…
Interested to hear from people post pin removal, I am 11 weeks post surgery and 6 weeks post pin removal and my toes are drifting with a large gap between my big toe and 2nd toe…
I think he could be right on this. I use to eat a high carb diet and always felt the inflammation. I also had high calcium to where I had hyperparathyroid and had to have one removed…
6 weeks post op today from lapiplasty surgery. Bruising is gone and swelling for the most part is gone but happens when I've been on my feet awhile. Doctor would like me in the boot…
A flare-up of discomfort following revision bunion surgery in both feet is common during recovery, and knowing what's normal versus what needs attention helps you navigate healing…
I'm sitting at about 31 days post-op... I want to be as honest as possible in this post. I had MIS surgery because "on average" you can make a quicker return to form and feel so…
Anyone experience pain and swelling on the side of the foot near the ankle? Wondering if it's from adjusting my foot when I walk to avoid the PF pain. I see a podiatrist tomorrow to…
Before and after. Surgery was June 19th. Post op x-ray July 22nd. Left foot is scheduled for August 21st. I’m in St Petersburg, FL. Still dealing with swelling and inflammation but I…
Has anyone had swelling on the top of their foot, possibly Extensor tendinitis, that lasted 2 weeks? When did it finally go down? TIA
Hello group. I'm looking for an answer to why I'm having continued pain inside the circled area. No swelling or bruising. It's been going on for several months. It is the inside of my…
Hello fellow bunion sufferers! I am 1 week post op today. I had distal chevron osteotomy. Generally doing ok though I seem to have hit a plateau in my pain swelling and wanted to see…
Hey everyone! I just finished my afternoon toe exercises. I’m usually on the verge of tears afterwards, but I ended up simultaneously through the throbbing pain. THIS is the best meme…
I had my 1st post op appointment today. Surgery was 13 days ago. It looks like my large bunion is gone but I still see a bump where the bunion was. My 2nd toe was also shortened so it…
1 week dressing change got to see my foot for the first time since , all wrapped back up and secure now. But omg the big toe is so stiff I had the urge to try move it but not allowed…
Any SUGGESTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTS to help reduce swelling..I know no salt, no alcohol, lots of water, protein, 4-6 oz plain oatmeal in the am with meds and take vitamins C and D before…
3 months post surgery. My surgery and recovery was easy and I’ve been walking pain free with some residual swelling. When I lay my foot flat on the floor, I noticed that my toe is now…
When did everyone notice swelling start to subside? I’m 6 weeks post op on Thursday and the second my foot touches the ground it immediately swells to double the size.
Hi! Today I am 10 months post op on my right foot, and 15 months post op on the left. This is what my feet look like now and I’ve never been happier and more comfortable! Left foot is…
I attended my 1st in-person pt session early this morning. Thankfully, I was able to get assigned to the same therapist I had last year. My session was scheduled for 1hr and lasted a…
I have seen many people ask about foot wear after surgery. I was able to wear Brooks/Ghost Max athletic shoe. For a summer sandal, I found that this style of Teva worked for me. It's…
6 weeks post op and finally came out of the boot. Only problem I am having is some pretty intense swelling if I am on my feet more than 2-3 hrs on my feet. No pain until the swelling…
Anyone have knowledge on what causes swelling in this area between my fingers?
Question about compression sleeve. So back in 2020 I ordered a pair from amazon. Well I still have them bc I still have PF, no clue what the brand is. My problem is when I wear them…
Update: x-ray findings FINDINGS: There has been interval arthrodesis at the first MTP joint with dorsal fixation plate and screws with significant adjacent soft tissue swelling. So…
3 weeks post MIS surgery now. I am walking (slowly) in the orthopedic shoe and making some short trips to the shops/out for coffee and things. Whilst I don't exactly feel a great deal…